Jason Bateman.Photo: JC Olivera/GettyOzarkjust ended its four-season run on Netflix — and starJason Batemanis already revisiting the series.DuringEntertainment Weekly’sAround the Tablewith the show’s cast, Bateman revealed that he recently began rewatching the acclaimed drama, but he’s doing so alongside his 15-year-old daughter, Francesca.“Last night and the night before, my 15-year-old daughter and I sat and watched episode 1 and episode 2 of the show,” Bateman, 53, explained. “This is a big deal. I haven’t seen them for five years, she’s never seen the show.“But there’s another reason why this is a huge deal for the teenager, in particular. Francesca, whom Bateman shares with longtime wifeAmanda Anka, has never seen her father act before.“She’s never seen anything I’ve ever done because, you know, if you’ve got kids they usually give it up for everybody except you,” he continued. “It’s been weird for her to see me on [camera] and I get it, that’s not uncommon.“Added Bateman: “For some, reason she finally decided to watchOzark.“Ozark.STEVE DIETL/NETFLIXBateman — who also shares 10-year-old daughter Maple with Anka, 53 — played Martin “Marty” Byrde onOzark.Premiering in 2017, the series follows financial advisor Marty as he moves his family from the Chicago suburbs to the Missouri Ozarks. While there, Marty discovers the repercussions that come with carrying out a money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.After the series finale dropped on Netflix Friday, Bateman thanked longtime fans who stuck with the series from the beginning.“Just want to say hi and a sincere thank you to all the nice folks out there that gaveOZARKa spot in their lives over these past few years,” hetweeted. “Thanks for liking what we loved making for y’all!“Jason Bateman.Steve Dietl/NetflixThe series finale proved tospark mixed reactionsfrom fans due toits controversial ending.Addressing what’s next for the Byrde family, Bateman toldVanity Fair, “I would bet you that they’ll go up to Chicago and they’ll test this theory of Wendy’s, which is, ‘Have we acquired enough political capital to put into play some things that will help folks?'““Acquiring that capital was messy, but will the ends justify the means?” he added. “My assumption is that, while they’re smarter now than when we first met them, I still feel like their hubris and arrogance will continue to trip them up. I think humility would probably guide them towards some better decisions, but I don’t think they’re there yet, unfortunately.“All four seasons ofOzarkare streaming on Netflix.
Jason Bateman.Photo: JC Olivera/Getty
Ozarkjust ended its four-season run on Netflix — and starJason Batemanis already revisiting the series.DuringEntertainment Weekly’sAround the Tablewith the show’s cast, Bateman revealed that he recently began rewatching the acclaimed drama, but he’s doing so alongside his 15-year-old daughter, Francesca.“Last night and the night before, my 15-year-old daughter and I sat and watched episode 1 and episode 2 of the show,” Bateman, 53, explained. “This is a big deal. I haven’t seen them for five years, she’s never seen the show.“But there’s another reason why this is a huge deal for the teenager, in particular. Francesca, whom Bateman shares with longtime wifeAmanda Anka, has never seen her father act before.“She’s never seen anything I’ve ever done because, you know, if you’ve got kids they usually give it up for everybody except you,” he continued. “It’s been weird for her to see me on [camera] and I get it, that’s not uncommon.“Added Bateman: “For some, reason she finally decided to watchOzark.“Ozark.STEVE DIETL/NETFLIXBateman — who also shares 10-year-old daughter Maple with Anka, 53 — played Martin “Marty” Byrde onOzark.Premiering in 2017, the series follows financial advisor Marty as he moves his family from the Chicago suburbs to the Missouri Ozarks. While there, Marty discovers the repercussions that come with carrying out a money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.After the series finale dropped on Netflix Friday, Bateman thanked longtime fans who stuck with the series from the beginning.“Just want to say hi and a sincere thank you to all the nice folks out there that gaveOZARKa spot in their lives over these past few years,” hetweeted. “Thanks for liking what we loved making for y’all!“Jason Bateman.Steve Dietl/NetflixThe series finale proved tospark mixed reactionsfrom fans due toits controversial ending.Addressing what’s next for the Byrde family, Bateman toldVanity Fair, “I would bet you that they’ll go up to Chicago and they’ll test this theory of Wendy’s, which is, ‘Have we acquired enough political capital to put into play some things that will help folks?'““Acquiring that capital was messy, but will the ends justify the means?” he added. “My assumption is that, while they’re smarter now than when we first met them, I still feel like their hubris and arrogance will continue to trip them up. I think humility would probably guide them towards some better decisions, but I don’t think they’re there yet, unfortunately.“All four seasons ofOzarkare streaming on Netflix.
Ozarkjust ended its four-season run on Netflix — and starJason Batemanis already revisiting the series.
DuringEntertainment Weekly’sAround the Tablewith the show’s cast, Bateman revealed that he recently began rewatching the acclaimed drama, but he’s doing so alongside his 15-year-old daughter, Francesca.
“Last night and the night before, my 15-year-old daughter and I sat and watched episode 1 and episode 2 of the show,” Bateman, 53, explained. “This is a big deal. I haven’t seen them for five years, she’s never seen the show.”
But there’s another reason why this is a huge deal for the teenager, in particular. Francesca, whom Bateman shares with longtime wifeAmanda Anka, has never seen her father act before.
“She’s never seen anything I’ve ever done because, you know, if you’ve got kids they usually give it up for everybody except you,” he continued. “It’s been weird for her to see me on [camera] and I get it, that’s not uncommon.”
Added Bateman: “For some, reason she finally decided to watchOzark.”
Ozark.STEVE DIETL/NETFLIX
Bateman — who also shares 10-year-old daughter Maple with Anka, 53 — played Martin “Marty” Byrde onOzark.
Premiering in 2017, the series follows financial advisor Marty as he moves his family from the Chicago suburbs to the Missouri Ozarks. While there, Marty discovers the repercussions that come with carrying out a money-laundering scheme for a Mexican drug cartel.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
After the series finale dropped on Netflix Friday, Bateman thanked longtime fans who stuck with the series from the beginning.
“Just want to say hi and a sincere thank you to all the nice folks out there that gaveOZARKa spot in their lives over these past few years,” hetweeted. “Thanks for liking what we loved making for y’all!”
Jason Bateman.Steve Dietl/Netflix
The series finale proved tospark mixed reactionsfrom fans due toits controversial ending.
Addressing what’s next for the Byrde family, Bateman toldVanity Fair, “I would bet you that they’ll go up to Chicago and they’ll test this theory of Wendy’s, which is, ‘Have we acquired enough political capital to put into play some things that will help folks?'”
“Acquiring that capital was messy, but will the ends justify the means?” he added. “My assumption is that, while they’re smarter now than when we first met them, I still feel like their hubris and arrogance will continue to trip them up. I think humility would probably guide them towards some better decisions, but I don’t think they’re there yet, unfortunately.”
All four seasons ofOzarkare streaming on Netflix.
source: people.com
